H.R. 1280 The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

Date Introduced: February 24, 2021

About George Floyd:

George Floyd was born on October 14, 1973 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He had several past

arrests and convictions in Texas–the most serious offense being an aggravated robbery in 2007.

After serving several years in prison, he was released and worked to rebuild his life by finding

jobs, going to church, and most importantly, starting anew in Minneapolis.

Background:

The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act was introduced after George Floyd, a forty-six year old

African American man, was murdered in 2020 by a white police officer in Minnesota. A store

clerk from the CUP Food grocery store suspected Floyd had used a counterfeit twenty dollar bill,

to which his arrest led to a police officer knelt on his neck for nine minutes and twenty-nine

seconds. Floyd had repeatedly stated that he was unable to breathe. His death was captured.

H.R.3821 - Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023

The Status:

The bill known as H.R.3821 began its path in the 118th session of

Congress before earning approval from both legislative chambers. The

House passed the legislation by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of

413-7 on March 6, 2024, and the Senate approved it by voice vote on

December 4, 2024. It was then sent to President Biden for his

signature, becoming public law. The National Institute of Occupational

Safety and Health now oversees this bill, maintaining the registry and

carrying out its provisions.

Summary:

Not every danger a firefighter faces happens inside a burning

building. Some threats arrive secretly, years later, in the form of a

diagnosis. Cancer is one of the most dangerous threats to a

firefighter's.

H.R. 842 Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act

Background:

H.R. 842, also known as the PRO Act, was introduced to make serious changes

to the National Labor Relations Act and various other labor-related legislation. The legislation

was inspired by the late AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka and wants to advance the ability of

employees to strike, organize, and engage in collective negotiation. The promoter of the

legislation claims that it is long overdue and that the country needs it to address the decline in

union membership and stagnant wages over the years. The promoter claims that the legislation

will empower the middle class and address income inequality.

The opponents of the legislation, mainly business groups and Republicans, claim that the

legislation is an assault on the Right-to-Work laws that are already in place in 27 states. The

opponents claim that the legislation will invade the privacy of the employees and that it will have

a negative impact on the.

HALT Fentanyl Act

Date Passed: The HALT Fentanyl Act was signed into law on July 16, 2025

Background:

Opioids are a major health issue in the United States, with opioids playing a significant role in overdose deaths. One of these opioids is Fentanyl, A drug legally used to treat severe acute or chronic pain. Outside of hospitals, fentanyl is illegally produced and distributed on the black market. Due to its potency, even small amounts can be dangerous when misused. In response to the illegal distribution of fentanyl, the HALT Fentanyl Act was passed, permanently classifying fentanyl related substances as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act.

Summary:

The HALT Fentanyl Act (Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act) is a federal law that permanently places all Fentanyl Related Substances (FRS) into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Of the five Schedules, Schedule I substances are defined as.

H.R. DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2023

Date Introduced: May 23, 2023

Summary:

The Dignity Act of 2023 was an immigration reform effort by Maria Elvira Salazar to strengthen the national border, along with an opportunity to provide individuals with legal status who meet certain requirements. There are five sections of the bill: Border Security for America Act, American Dream and Promise, Improving Seasonal Guest Worker Opportunities, American Agricultural Dominance Act, and American Prosperity Competitiveness.

The Border Security for America Act focuses on strengthening security at the American and Mexican border through more technological incorporations like cameras, sensors, and surveillance systems. It also calls for ~$35 billion in funding and additional staffing for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection program and proposes faster processing of asylum cases of about 60 day wait-period.

The American Dream and Promise Act addresses.

Senate Bill Report S.1748 - Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)

Brief Description: A proposed bill in Congress that will try to protect kids on the internet from harmful content and online risks.

Sponsors:

Lead Sponsors - Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

Lead Cosponsors - Richard Blumenthal, Marsha Blackburn, Chris Murphy, Katie Britt, Amy Klobuchar, John Thune, Ben Ray Luján, Cynthia Lummis, Edward Markey, Bill Cassidy, Peter Welch, and Roger Wicker.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:

Passed Senate 7/30/24

Still in the House

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Senate Majority Report:

Representatives - 41 yes

Democrats - 48 yes

House Majority report:

Still.

Social Media Safety for Minors Act

Date Passed: Passed the Senate on July 30, 2024 (as KOSA), but has not yet passed the

House, but could be signed into law as of early 2026.

Background:

This legislative proposal emerged in response to growing concerns regarding the impact of

algorithmic social media feeds on the mental health of children and teenagers. Supporters,

including various child advocacy groups and bipartisan lawmakers, argue that tech companies

have failed to self-regulate, leading to increased rates of anxiety, depression, and cyberbullying.

Opponents, including tech industry trade groups and free-speech advocates, argue that the bill

places an undue burden on private companies and infringes upon the First Amendment rights of

both minors and parents to access information.

Key Features:

Age Verification: Requires platforms to implement "robust" methods to verify the age of users.

Default Privacy Settings: Mandates.

The Equality Act

Date Passed: Passed House of Representatives on February 25, 2021, but never passed the Senate

Overview: When the Equality Act was first introduced in 2015, momentum began to build for this legislation. The act would prohibit discrimination against individuals based on gender identity or sexual orientation during the 117th Congress in 2021. It would close the gaps in federal civil rights law that currently do not prohibit discrimination against people who are LGBTQ+. Although there are some Supreme Court decisions which have provided extensive workplace protections to the LGBTQ+ community, the remaining states still do not have an equal level of protection for those individuals, except in the workplace.

Summary: As currently proposed, the Equality Act would amend current civil rights laws and discrimination against sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected classes. The act.

H.R. 6019 (The Epstein Files)

H.R. 6019

The Epstein Files

Date Released: December 19, 2025

Background:

Jeffrey Epstein was a wealthy financier who amassed publicity, influence, and fame from connections with other affluent politicians, business leaders, celebrities, etc, from the 1990’s-2000s, granting him access to elite social circles. Epstein was then accused of a sex trafficking operation that involved minors, eventually leading to criminal charges and intense public scrutiny. The victims later sued Epstein, and those cases amounted to thousands of pages of evidence–most were initially sealed.

Summary:

The Epstein Files were a large collection of sex offense evidence committed by Jeffrey Epstein along with other public figures, including former U.S. president Bill Clinton and current president Donald Trump. In December of 2025, Congress passed a law mandating the full release of the files into the public. Content of the files included court documents, flight history,.

Bill H. R. 1912 Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act 2025

The Status

The bill known as H.R.1912 began its path in the 119th session of Congress before gaining approval across both legislative chambers. As of December of 2025, it became enforceable national policy after receiving formal presidential assent. Oversight now rests with the Department of Veterans Affairs, which carries out its provisions. Implementation has since been integrated into existing VA operations.

Summary

Not every veteran manages their own money; some depend on others to handle finances linked to VA support. When those trusted individuals take advantage, harm can follow quickly. Benefits meant for housing, medical care, or groceries vanish without warning. These funds cover essential needs, losing such means instability. Oversight often lags behind abuse. This law steps in when theft occurs under such circumstances. Its protection arrives through repayment mechanisms tailored to military service.

H.R. 2026

H.R. 2026

Government Shutdown

Date: October 1-November 12, 2025

Background:

The federal government entered a nationwide shutdown beginning on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass a federal budget/resolution before the start of 2026. There were many disagreements over federal spending priorities, forcing ‘non-essential’ operations to shut down. National defense and emergency response continued, but many other federal agencies were required to significantly reduce operations.

Summary:

The shutdown lasted a total of 43 days, marking it one of the longest shutdowns in American history. During this time, thousands of federal employees were required to work without pay. Many government offices closed and routine services were delayed/suspended. The shutdown ended when lawmakers reached a funding agreement and President Trump signed the bill into law, allowing federal agencies to resume normal operations.

What Typically.

Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (H.R. 22)

Title: Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE act)

Brief Description: The SAVE Act is a federal bill that has passed the House and is awaiting Senate action. It would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.

Sponsors:

Lead Sponsors - Rep. Chip Roy

Cosponsors - Andrew Garbarino, Nicole Malliotakis, Brad Finstad, Andrew Clyde, Clay Higgins, Diana Harshbarger, Nancy Mace, Kat Cammack, Eric Burlison, Andrew Ogles

Brief History:

Committee Activity:

Passed House 4/10/25

Is still in senate

Senate Committee on Rules and Administration

Senate Majority Report:

Is still being discussed in the.

S.1 - For The People Act

Bill Overview:

Background:

S.1, known as the For the People Act, was introduced by Senate Democrats in response to concerns about voting access, election security, and government corruption. Supporters argue that the bill is necessary to protect democracy by expanding voter access, reducing the influence of money in politics, and strengthening ethical standards for elected officials.

Opponents, primarily Republicans, argue that elections should be controlled by states rather than the federal government. They claim the bill creates opportunities for voter fraud, weakens election integrity, and unfairly favors one political party.

Key Features:

Key provisions of S.1 include:

Expansion of Voting Access: Requires states to offer automatic voter registration, early voting, and same-day voter registration.

Campaign Finance Reform:.

National Defense Authorization Act Analysis (S.2296)

What It Is:

The NDAA is a recurring U.S. federal law allowing funding, policies, and priorities for the Department of Defense, and deals with related national security programs for the fiscal years. The FY 2026 NDAA was signed into law December 18, 2025. The federal funding goes to things like national defense, personal policies, cybersecurity, and strategic ideals. This FY 2026 NDAA authorized over $900 billion for defense and related activities where money shall be allocated. Current issues driving debate over the budgeting is the need for balancing strategic competitions between powers such as China, other issues include integrating new technologies, domestic priorities, as well as geopolitical and alliance commitments In Europe and Asia.

Problems The Bill Solves:

The Fiscal 2026 NDAA serves as a laid-out budgeting plan. The FY 2026 NDAA authorizes funding to help modernize weapon systems and infrastructures.

Bill S.356 Analysis

Summary:

Bill S.356, signed into law on December 18, 2025 in the 119th Congress session, reauthorizes the ‘Secure Rural Schools’ act through the fiscal year of 2026. The bill was passed with a unanimous vote from the Senate and a ‘399-5’ vote in the House that reflects its strong support. The passing of the bill means funding will be extended to rural counties with lots of national forest land so they’re able to pay for schools, roads, and other local services. The government can’t tax that land but those counties still rely on local services, so this bill will keep the act that helps them stay afloat through 2026. As for provisions, not many are created other than grammatical corrections and processes being streamlined, but one provision that is amended is the continuation of the SRS Act through 2026.

What is it really?:

In 2000, the U.S. Government established the ‘Secure Rural Schools’ Act..

H.R.28 - Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025

Bill Overview:

Background: The involvement of transgender athletes in women's and girls' sports has grown into the latest national issue. The supporters of H.R. 28 are primarily Republicans, who do believe that this will create a very unfair competitive advantage against biological females and undermine the integrity of women's sports. They characterize the issue as one of fairness, safety, and protection of opportunities for female athletes.

Opponents, primarily Democrats, say transgender students deserve to be included and to have equal opportunities to participate in school activities. They further note that allowing participation in sports promotes a sense of belonging, good mental health, and a greater likelihood of success in school.

Key Features:

Section 2 of this bill indicates that schools that fail to comply with the bill risk.

Senate Bill Report H.R. 4

Passed by Senate: July 17, 2025

Title: Rescissions Act of 2025

Brief Description: A new federal budget law that allows the president to make suggestions to money not yet spent from the federal budget on new ways to spend them.

Sponsors:

Lead Sponsors -  Steve Scalise 

Cosponsors - Tom Cole, Aaron Bean, Pete Sessions, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Blake Moore

Brief History: 

Committee Activity: 

Passed Senate 06/17/25

SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE

  Majority Report: do pass

Jim Banks, John Barrasso, Marsha Blackburn, John Boozman, Katie Britt, Ted Budd, Shelley Moore Capito, Bill Cassidy, John Cornyn, Tom Cotton, Kevin Cramer, Mike Crapo, Ted Cruz, John Curtis, Steve Daines, Joni Ernst, Deb Fischer, Lindsey Graham, Chuck Grassley, Bill Hagerty, Josh.

H.R. 1 Analysis

Senate Bill Report

H.R. 1

Passed by Senate: July 1st, 2025

Title: One Big Beautiful Bill

Brief Description: The Big Beautiful Bill is meant to change 4 different things, taxes, federal spending, immigration enforcement, and social programs for the rest of Trump’s second term.

Sponsors: Jodey C. Arrington

Brief History:

Committee Activity:

Passed Senate 6/1/25, 51-50

SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE

Majority Report: do pass

Signed by: John Barrasso, Marsha Blackburn, John Boozman, Mike Braun, Katie Britt, Shelley Moore Capito, Bill.

S. 1582 Analysis

S. 1582 Analysis

Background to the issue/s:

Topic: Stablecoins are digital tokens designed to maintain a stable value, typically tied to the U.S. dollar, and are used for everyday payments and transactions. The GENIUS Act sets up clear federal rules for how stablecoins can operate and for the companies that issue them

Stablecoins have played an increasingly important role in digital payments, cross-border transfers, and the broader crypto ecosystem. The GENIUS Act responds to that growth by creating supervision tailored to payment stablecoins.

Timing: S.1582 was introduced in the 119th Congress in 2025 and signed into law on July 28, 2025, establishing a new statutory scheme for payment stablecoins.

Problems motivating the bill: Regulatory fragmentation and legal uncertainty, Risk to financial stability,.

H.R.4405 - Epstein Files Transparency Act Analysis

Act: “To require the Attorney General to release all documents and records in possession of the Department of Justice relating to Jeffrey Epstein, and for other purposes.”

Background to the Issues:

The Jeffery Epstein scandal continues to receive significant public and political attention, even among Republicans. The remaining secrecy of the records has led Trump supporters to believe in conspiracy theories about them. In response, Trump’s supporters in both the media and politics, along with Epstein's survivors, have placed a tremendous amount of pressure on congress for more transparency. Their urgency to release the files has also intensified through activism, including protests on November 18th, where demonstrators held signs with the message: “Release the files now” written on them. This combination of political pressure, media attention, and survivor advocacy has contributed to the introduction of H.R. 4405 – the “Epstein Files.